Sec. 4. (a) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out the commission's duties under this title.
(b) The commission may adopt rules to exempt an activity from licensing under this title, except:
(1) IC 14-34;
(2) IC 14-36-1; and
(3) IC 14-38-2;
if the activity poses not more than a minimal potential for harm.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), whenever the department or the director has the authority to adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, the commission shall exclusively exercise the authority.
(d) Emergency rules adopted under section 5 of this chapter shall be adopted by the director.
(e) A person who violates a rule adopted by the commission commits a Class C infraction, unless otherwise specified under state law.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3-21(b), (c).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.164-2020, SEC.46.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 10. Natural Resources Commission
Chapter 2. Powers and Duties of Commission
14-10-2-0.3. Transfer of Power to Establish Fees; Treatment of Rules
14-10-2-1. Powers of Commission
14-10-2-2.5. Consolidated Proceedings
14-10-2-3. Commission as Ultimate Authority of Department